No buS

[Emptypockets]

Hopefully Brandon is MIA until I get the answer I need

I have a 2000 Dodge Ram 1500 and my odemeter is reading No buS I have looked over the internet and it seems to be a common problem but haven't really found the right answer as to what causes it. Non of my my gauges work including my speedometer or my tack. I have heard that it is the cpu and heard that it is the dash cluster needing to be changed, so I am trying to find out if anyone here really knows the answer so I don't change parts that I don't need to

Thanks for your help

[27 sailfish]

You might be best to just take it to a Dodge dealer.Sometimes - there are silent recalls, the dealer fixes it for free but they do not notify everyone.Case by case deal.

I had a 1991 Ford F-350 and lost the tach after about 9 months.The mechanic told me it was a fibble switch - I honestly thought he was teasing me.Well, there is such a thing as a fibble switch and it was the problem.

You getting a no buS - sounds like electrical problem.Hopefully something simple.I've heard of road salt getting into a connector that was not tight and causing trouble.

[John Fasig]

Just a guess, Go check your revers lights mabye buS stands for back-up switch. If that turns out to be the problem just send me the $59.99 I charge for my internet mechanic fee.

[Thoroughbred]

I think it's a computer issue like you mentioned dash not communicating properly with the computer. Could be a simple as a loose connection somewhere or a computer going bad. Obviously go with checking all of the connections first.

[chocomilo]

Buss is the line the moduels trade information on. Most likely dash cluster, ecm or bad ground;-)

[AIK68J]

Try posting it up on Allpar.com
Board Message (http://www.allpar.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=67760&hl=NoBuS)
Not sure how in depth a scan you can us the scanner for free @ Advanced Auto (On Allpar there is combo of turing the car on and off the the # Code)

[Nauty Broker]

To find the codes on a dodge you put the car in park turn the ignition awitch on (not to start) and off three times. The code will flash up on your check engine light normally three digits, you can look them up online. It will blink the first number pause and then the second pause, then the third. Hope this helps.

[chocomilo]

Codes are not going to help you.. Most likely ground pcm or cluster. You can disconnect battery wait a min and reconnect and it will work again but will happen again in time.
Good luck
Jim

[rhahn427]

You know ........ just google it on the internet ........ I just did and here is just one of the responses .......... Does anyone know what "no bus" means, my car won't start... - Q&A (http://www.faqs.org/qa/qa-12673.html)

Means the CPU is not communicating with the gauges

What does an indicator saying "no bus" mean on a 2008 charger dash? - Yahoo! Answers (http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20080501134059AAl92n8)

[chocomilo]

Is possible one of the modules could set a no comunication code. I did look it up on Identifix an online progam we use at my auto shop and there are alot of shops that replaced the ecm or IC for the same problem. Probably 10 or so. Best thing would be hook up a scanner and see wich modules are comunicating on the bus and which are not. I dont know much But I did work for a chrysler dealer as a tech from 1989-2004.

[Emptypockets]

Guys, Thanks for all the responses I think I failed to mention that I have an auto xray 6000 which reads the codes on the truck but the problem is the truck doesnt store the codes or info for this problem so therefore it is not able to read there having been a problem and when connected while there is a problem it won't communicate at all
I called the dealer yesterday and took the truck to them but when I started it up everything was working fine (hate these intermitten problems) so since there was no problem they couldn't do anything to find it (figured their puters were better than mine) so have to wait till it acts up again and then see if they have room to take it in again so they can try to find it. it is a bad module somewhere but they are too expensive to randomly change them in hopes of finding the bad one
Was really hoping someone had this problem before and found which module they changed in hopes that it might be the same one
Thanks again guys

[Bob H.]

Sounds like a similar problem with earlier models. I found this at ALLDATA, I use the service for all of my vehicles.



NUMBER: 08-05-00
GROUP: Electrical
EFFECTIVE DATE: April21, 2000
SUBJECT:
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OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves replacing the instrument cluster (http://www.alldatadiy.com/alldata/AFI~V14774298~C32962~R0~OD~N/0/70910848/78218987/78219152/78219154/34853741/34867294/34867520) wire harness connector and associated wire terminals.

MODELS: <TABLE cellSpacing=2 cellPadding=1><TBODY><TR vAlign=top><TD>1999 (AB) </TD><TD>Ram Van/Wagon</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD>1999 (AN) </TD><TD>Dakota</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD>1999 (BR/BE) </TD><TD>Ram Truck</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD>1999 (DN) </TD><TD>Durango
</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
The needle of the instrument cluster (http://www.alldatadiy.com/alldata/AFI~V14774298~C32962~R0~OD~N/0/70910848/78218987/78219152/78219154/34853741/34867294/34867520) gauges may intermittently drop to zero and/or the telltale lamps, such as the AIRBAG warning lamp, may intermittently come on.

DIAGNOSIS:
Connect the DRB III® to the 16-way Data Link Connector (DLC). Read and record all active and stored Airbag Control Module (ACM) Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC). If active and/or stored "No Cluster CCD Bus" DTC is present, perform the Repair Procedure.

PARTS REQUIRED: <TABLE cellSpacing=2 cellPadding=1><TBODY><TR vAlign=top><TD>1 </TD><TD>05016640AA </TD><TD>Kit, Instrument Cluster (http://www.alldatadiy.com/alldata/AFI~V14774298~C32962~R0~OD~N/0/70910848/78218987/78219152/78219154/34853741/34867294/34867520) Harness Connector Wiring Repair
Kit Includes:
(1) Cluster Connector With Terminated Wires
(1) Pink Wire With Terminal
(1) Yellow Wire With Terminal
(1) Black Wire With Terminal
(1) Black/Orange Wire With Terminal
(10) Heat Shrink Tubing
(12) Splice Bands
</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:
Soldering Gun
Rosin Core Solder
Heat Gun

REPAIR PROCEDURE:
THIS REPAIR IS COMPATIBLE WITH DAIMLERCHRYSLER'S MOBILE SERVICE PROGRAM AND DOES NOT REQUIRE HOISTS OR OTHER FULL SERVICE FACILITY SPECIAL EQUIPMENT.
<TABLE cellSpacing=2 cellPadding=1><TBODY><TR vAlign=top><TD>1.</TD><TD>Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable. On vehicles equipped with the 5.9L Cummins diesel engine, disconnect and isolate both battery negative cables.
</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD>2.</TD><TD>Remove the instrument cluster (http://www.alldatadiy.com/alldata/AFI~V14774298~C32962~R0~OD~N/0/70910848/78218987/78219152/78219154/34853741/34867294/34867520) bezel. Refer to the appropriate Service Manual, Group 8E, for information regarding Instrument Cluster Bezel removal.
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<TABLE cellSpacing=2 cellPadding=1><TBODY><TR vAlign=top><TD>3.</TD><TD>Remove the four screws that secure the instrument cluster (http://www.alldatadiy.com/alldata/AFI~V14774298~C32962~R0~OD~N/0/70910848/78218987/78219152/78219154/34853741/34867294/34867520) to the instrument panel (Figure 1).
</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD>4.</TD><TD>If the vehicle is equipped with an automatic transmission, place the automatic transmission gear selector into the PARK position and perform Steps 5 and 6. If the vehicle is equipped with a manual transmission, set the parking brake and proceed to Step 7.
</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD>5.</TD><TD>Remove the steering column opening cover.
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<TABLE cellSpacing=2 cellPadding=1><TBODY><TR vAlign=top><TD>a.</TD><TD>On Dakota/Durango/Ram Truck Models, remove the three screws that secure the lower edge of the steering column opening cover to the lower instrument panel reinforcement (Figure 2). Using a trim stick or other suitable wide flatbladed tool, gently pry the upper edge of the opening cover just below the cluster bezel (http://www.alldatadiy.com/alldata/AFI~V14774298~C32962~R0~OD~N/0/70910848/78218987/78219152/78219154/34853741/34867294/34867520) on each side of the steering column away from the instrument panel far enough to disengage the snap clip retainers from the receptacles in the instrument panel. Then, remove the steering column opening cover from the instrument panel.
</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD>b.</TD><TD>On Ram Van/Wagons, move tilt steering column to the fully raised position, (if equipped). Remove the end cap from the left end of the instrument panel. Remove the three screws that secure the lower edge of the steering column opening cover to the knee blocker. Remove the two screws that secure the outboard end of the steering column opening cover to the left side of the instrument panel end bracket. Using a trim stick or other suitable wide flatbladed tool, gently pry the upper edge of the opening cover just below the cluster bezel (http://www.alldatadiy.com/alldata/AFI~V14774298~C32962~R0~OD~N/0/70910848/78218987/78219152/78219154/34853741/34867294/34867520) to disengage the four snap clip retainers that secure the cover to the instrument panel. Then, remove the steering column opening cover from the instrument panel.
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<TABLE cellSpacing=2 cellPadding=1><TBODY><TR vAlign=top><TD>6.</TD><TD>Disconnect the shift indicator (http://www.alldatadiy.com/alldata/AFI~V14774298~C32962~R0~OD~N/0/70910848/78218987/78219152/78219154/34853741/34867294/56299676) from the steering column (Figure 3).
</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD>7.</TD><TD>Pull the instrument cluster (http://www.alldatadiy.com/alldata/AFI~V14774298~C32962~R0~OD~N/0/70910848/78218987/78219152/78219154/34853741/34867294/34867520) rearward far enough to disengage the two self-docking instrument panel wire harness connectors from the connector receptacles on the back of the cluster housing (http://www.alldatadiy.com/alldata/AFI~V14774298~C32962~R0~OD~N/0/70910848/78218987/78219152/78219154/34853741/34867294/34867520).
</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD>8.</TD><TD>Remove the instrument cluster (http://www.alldatadiy.com/alldata/AFI~V14774298~C32962~R0~OD~N/0/70910848/78218987/78219152/78219154/34853741/34867294/34867520) from the instrument panel.
</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD>9.</TD><TD>Separate the right side (passenger side) wire harness connector from the self-docking receptacle on the instrument panel.
</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD>10.</TD><TD>From the back of the right side instrument cluster (http://www.alldatadiy.com/alldata/AFI~V14774298~C32962~R0~OD~N/0/70910848/78218987/78219152/78219154/34853741/34867294/34867520) wire harness connector, remove approximately three inches of the electrical wire wrapping tape.
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<TABLE cellSpacing=2 cellPadding=1><TBODY><TR vAlign=top><TD>11.</TD><TD>Assemble the new instrument panel wire harness connector p/n 0501 6640AA by inserting the appropriate color-coded terminal/wire into the appropriate wire terminal cavity. The charts on the following page identify proper wire color code connector cavity locations.
</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD>12.</TD><TD>Push in the wire connector primary lock. The red primary lock is in its proper position when the lock is flush with the back of the housing.
</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD>13.</TD><TD>Use one of the two following methods to splice the wires from the new connector to the wires from the original connector. It is recommended to cut and splice one wire at a time to help prevent accidentally splicing the wrong wires together. The previous charts should be used to ensure that the proper wires are spliced together. Splice joints should be staggered about 1/2 in. apart to help limit the size of the wire bundle.
</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>CAUTION: SOME VEHICLES HAVE MORE THAN ONE WIRE WITH THE SAME COLOR COMBINATION. IT IS NOT ADVISED TO CUT ALL OF THE CONNECTOR WIRES AT ONCE.

WIRE SPLICING METHOD 1 <TABLE cellSpacing=2 cellPadding=1><TBODY><TR vAlign=top><TD>1.</TD><TD>Remove one (1) inch of insulation from each wire that needs to be spliced.
</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD>2.</TD><TD>Place a piece of heat shrink tubing on one side of the wire. Make sure the tubing will be long enough to cover and seal the entire repair area.
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<TABLE cellSpacing=2 cellPadding=1><TBODY><TR vAlign=top><TD>3.</TD><TD>Spread the strands of wire apart on each exposed portion of the wire that needs to be spliced (Figure 4 - Example 1).
</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD>4.</TD><TD>Push the two ends of the wires together until the strands of wire are close to the insulation (Figure 4 - Example 2).
</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD>5.</TD><TD>Twist the wires together (Figure 4 - Example 3).
</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD>6.</TD><TD>Solder the connection together using rosin core type solder only.
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CAUTION: DO NOT USE ACID CORE SOLDER.
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<TABLE cellSpacing=2 cellPadding=1><TBODY><TR vAlign=top><TD>7.</TD><TD>Center the heat shrink tubing over the joint and heat using a heat gun. Heat the joint until the tubing is tightly sealed and sealant comes out of both ends of the tubing (Figure 5).
</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>WIRE SPLICING METHOD 2 <TABLE cellSpacing=2 cellPadding=1><TBODY><TR vAlign=top><TD>1.</TD><TD>Remove one-half (1/2) inch of insulation from each wire that needs to be spliced.
</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD>2.</TD><TD>Place a piece of heat shrink tubing on one side of the wire. Make sure the tubing will be long enough to cover and seal the entire repair area.
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Fig. 6

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<TABLE cellSpacing=2 cellPadding=1><TBODY><TR vAlign=top><TD>3.</TD><TD>Place the strands of wire overlapping each other inside of the splice clip (Figure 6).
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Fig. 7

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<TABLE cellSpacing=2 cellPadding=1><TBODY><TR vAlign=top><TD>4.</TD><TD>Using crimping tool 8272 or equivalent, crimp the splice clip and wires together (Figure 7).
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Fig. 8

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<TABLE cellSpacing=2 cellPadding=1><TBODY><TR vAlign=top><TD>5.</TD><TD>Solder the connection together using rosin core type solder only (Figure 8).
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CAUTION: DO NOT USE ACID CORE SOLDER.
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<TABLE cellSpacing=2 cellPadding=1><TBODY><TR vAlign=top><TD>6.</TD><TD>Center the heat shrink tubing over the joint and heat using a heat gun. Heat the joint until the tubing is tightly sealed and sealant comes out of both ends of the tubing (Figure 5).
</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>INSTALLATION <TABLE cellSpacing=2 cellPadding=1><TBODY><TR vAlign=top><TD>1.</TD><TD>Secure the bundle of wires together using electrical tape.
</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD>2.</TD><TD>Install the instrument cluster (http://www.alldatadiy.com/alldata/AFI~V14774298~C32962~R0~OD~N/0/70910848/78218987/78219152/78219154/34853741/34867294/34867520) wire harness connector into the self-docking receptacle.
</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD>3.</TD><TD>Position the instrument cluster (http://www.alldatadiy.com/alldata/AFI~V14774298~C32962~R0~OD~N/0/70910848/78218987/78219152/78219154/34853741/34867294/34867520) to the instrument panel.
</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD>4.</TD><TD>If the vehicle is equipped with a manual transmission, proceed to Step 6. If the vehicle is equipped with an automatic transmission, install the PRNDL cable onto the steering column PRNDL lever.
</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD>5.</TD><TD>Install the steering column opening cover.
<TABLE cellSpacing=2 cellPadding=1><TBODY><TR vAlign=top><TD>a.</TD><TD>On Dakota/Durango/Ram Truck, position the steering column opening cover to the instrument panel. Align the snap clip retainers on the steering column opening cover with the receptacles in the instrument panel. Press firmly on the steering column opening cover over the snap clip locations until each snap clip is fully engaged in its receptacle. Install and tighten the three screws that secure the lower edge of the steering column opening cover to the lower instrument panel reinforcement. Tighten the screws to 2.2 Nm (20 in. lbs.).
</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD>b.</TD><TD>On Ram Van/Wagon, position the steering column opening cover to the instrument panel. Align the four snap clip retainers on the steering column opening cover with the receptacles in the instrument panel. Press firmly on the steering column opening cover over the snap clip locations until each snap clip is fully engaged in its receptacle. Install and tighten the two screws that secure the outboard end of the steering column opening cover to the left instrument panel end bracket. Tighten the screws to 2.2 Nm (20 in. lbs.). Install and tighten the three screws that secure the lower edge of the steering column opening cover to the knee blocker. Tighten the screws to 2.2 Nm (20 in. lbs.). Install the end cap onto the left end of the instrument panel.
</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD>6.</TD><TD>Align the instrument cluster (http://www.alldatadiy.com/alldata/AFI~V14774298~C32962~R0~OD~N/0/70910848/78218987/78219152/78219154/34853741/34867294/34867520) with the cluster opening in the instrument panel and push the cluster firmly and evenly into place. The instrument panel has two self-docking wire harness connectors that will be automatically aligned with, and connected to the instrument cluster connector receptacles when the cluster is installed in the instrument panel.
</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD>7.</TD><TD>Install and tighten the four screws that secure the instrument cluster (http://www.alldatadiy.com/alldata/AFI~V14774298~C32962~R0~OD~N/0/70910848/78218987/78219152/78219154/34853741/34867294/34867520) to the instrument panel. Tighten the screws to 2.2 Nm (20 in. lbs.).
</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD>8.</TD><TD>Install the cluster bezel (http://www.alldatadiy.com/alldata/AFI~V14774298~C32962~R0~OD~N/0/70910848/78218987/78219152/78219154/34853741/34867294/34867520) onto the instrument panel. Refer to the appropriate Service Manual, Group 8E, for information regarding Instrument Cluster (http://www.alldatadiy.com/alldata/AFI~V14774298~C32962~R0~OD~N/0/70910848/78218987/78219152/78219154/34853741/34867294/34867520) Bezel installation.
</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD>9.</TD><TD>Connect the battery negative cable(s).
</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD>10.</TD><TD>Reset the clock in the radio and verify proper operation of the cluster.</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>